Fragrance comparison

Caprissimo vs Forever Vera

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 261 ratings analysed

4 wins

Caprissimo

Carthusia

3.86125 votes

Rank #13,311 FloralWhite Floral

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19%scent match

Clearly different

Forever Vera

Vera Wang

3.86136 votes

Rank #32,729 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caprissimo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Caprissimo
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Forever Vera
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Caprissimo4/7

Forever Vera3/7

Ratings & consensus: Forever Vera
Community sentiment: Forever Vera
Longevity: Caprissimo
Sillage & projection: Caprissimo
Value for money: Forever Vera
Versatility: Caprissimo
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Caprissimo

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CaprissimoCarthusia

Forever VeraVera Wang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerForever VeraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

25%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerForever VeraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCaprissimo

SillageCaprissimo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value62

Category winnerForever VeraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

iris77%

sweet69%

musky61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LilacGardeniaDamask RoseLily-of-the-ValleyCalabrian bergamotBlood MandarinWater Jasmine

Heart

Blue HyacinthCarnationHoneysuckleClovesGreen LeavesIrisTuberoseOsmanthus

Base

White MuskAmbergrisMyrrhMoroccan CedarSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

White PeachGardeniaCoconut Nectar

Heart2-4 hrs

LilacIrisRum

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLilac, Gardenia, Iris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Forever Vera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall67

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day100

Night29

Category winnerCaprissimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 36%Date 18%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,311

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#32,729

PerfumerHonorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCaprissimoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caprissimo by Carthusia opens with a burst of Calabrian bergamot and blood mandarin, quickly blending into a lush heart of gardenia and blue hyacinth. Green leaves and cloves add a crisp, spicy counterpoint before settling into a warm base of sandalwood and myrrh. It fits sunny spring mornings, outdoor garden lunches,…

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Forever Vera by Vera Wang delivers a soft, powdery floral experience centered on dewy lilac and velvety white peach. The initial burst brings juicy fruit nectar tempered by creamy gardenia petals, though a quick flash of perfumer alcohol appears for the first three minutes before settling down. As the scent warms on y…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Caprissimo or Forever Vera?

Caprissimo takes 4 of 7 categories. Caprissimo is rated 3.86/5 from 125 votes; Forever Vera is rated 3.86/5 from 136 votes. Choose Caprissimo for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Forever Vera for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Caprissimo or Forever Vera?

Caprissimo lasts longest (Caprissimo 61/100, Forever Vera 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caprissimo or Forever Vera?

Caprissimo projects furthest (Caprissimo 63/100, Forever Vera 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caprissimo and Forever Vera smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Lilac, Gardenia, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Caprissimo or Forever Vera better for summer or winter?

For summer, Caprissimo is the stronger pick. For winter, Caprissimo is the stronger pick. Forever Vera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caprissimo and Forever Vera?

Caprissimo has top notes of Lilac, Gardenia, Damask Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Blue Hyacinth, Carnation, Honeysuckle and Cloves, a base of White Musk, Ambergris, Myrrh and Moroccan Cedar. Forever Vera has top notes of White Peach, Gardenia and Coconut Nectar, heart notes of Lilac, Iris and Rum, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean.